Does it make sense to be completely open and honest about weaknesses and insecurities from the start in online dating?

[Jammaa]

You don't even know the person you're talking to.
Can letting it all out guarantee bringing you closer together?
What if he/she tries to use your weaknesses against you?

Share how you feel.

It makes sense to talk about all of it

It doesn't make sense and you should even lie to protect yourself

It doesn't make sense but don't lie, just don't overshare

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This doesn't even have to apply to online dating by the way but I put online because that's literally just trusting what's on a screen.

[Kaneki05]

Well obviously not. It's a very dumb thing and no doubt leads to just that a person using it on you. Information to an person who wants to manipulate in someway is one of the most important things.

However people are dumb and more so in social cases along just say things without thinking. Also I ain't saying I am smarter than everyone else, I do it too.
But realistically if one was thinking more on it they wouldn't.
And of course it's a bit safer for guys to do it but ya know still not so smart. Though one shouldn't be shut off ether.

It's just one of those social things. Social things aren't often coated best of choices and it's not to say it's always a bad thing cause it can help and be told to a genuine person.

[Wise4myage]

No, its better to reveal that sort of stuff gradually.

[lrina]

don't do it; a lot of people may get the impression that you have even greater flaws as well as all of those on your profile. i'd just share the basic stuff like hobbies, pets, interests, that kind of stuff.